Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory against Barcelona in a Champions League match on Wednesday. Despite facing numerous injuries, the defending champions showed resilience and determination to achieve a crucial win away from home.
Late Drama Seals Victory for PSG
Goncalo Ramos, who came off the bench, scored the key goal in the final minute of the game for the defending champions. They had started off behind but managed to take charge of the match as it progressed.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) celebrated their third straight victory against Barcelona in Barcelona, keeping up their winning streak in the Champions League. They had previously kicked off their campaign with a strong 4-0 win against Atalanta.
Barcelona’s Strong Start
Barcelona had a strong start, boosted by the return of 18-year-old Lamine Yamal. After missing their first game against Newcastle United, he made an impressive impact right away. Just two minutes into the match, he showed off his skills with an exciting run and delivered a cross that teammate Ferran Torres couldn’t quite finish.
In the 19th minute, the team’s effort really showed when Marcus Rashford made a perfect pass across the field to Torres. Torres managed to get in front of the defenders just in time and calmly scored a goal against the PSG goalkeeper, Lucas Chevalier.
PSG’s Resilience Amidst Injury Crisis
PSG showed a strong effort in their game, even though they were missing some key players. Their captain, Marquinhos, and important forwards Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Desire Doue were not able to play. Additionally, midfielder Joao Neves got injured just before the match began.
The team took charge of the match, and Barcelona’s goalkeeper, Wojciech Szczesny, made an impressive save. He managed to push a powerful free kick by Achraf Hakimi, taken from just outside the penalty area and aimed for the top corner of the goal, around the post to prevent a score.
Mayulu Levels the Score
PSG leveled the score in the 38th minute when Nuno Mendes made an impressive run down the left side of the field. After getting past three defenders, he passed the ball to 19-year-old Senny Mayulu, who scored a great goal by placing it perfectly into the bottom corner of the net.
Bradley Barcola missed a golden opportunity to score during the 42nd minute of the game. He managed to get past Eric Garcia while inside the goal area but ended up sending his shot high over the crossbar instead of hitting the target.
Second-Half Pressure and Ramos’ Winner
In the second half, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) posed a serious challenge as Barcelona’s defense found it hard to keep up with the quick movements of the French team.
Ibrahim Mbaye came close to scoring in the 50th minute with a shot from inside the penalty area. Just two minutes later, Szczesny made an incredible save to stop a close-range attempt by Barcola.
In the 62nd minute of the match, Barcelona had a fantastic opportunity to score when Dani Olmo took a shot that seemed destined for the net. However, Hakimi made a vital defensive play, clearing the ball off the goal line just in time to keep the game scoreless.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) managed to secure a crucial goal in the closing minutes of the match. After a substitute, Lee Kang-in, came close to scoring by hitting the post with a shot in the 83rd minute, they found the net just before the end of the game. In the 90th minute, they launched a fast break, which led to Achraf Hakimi crossing the ball for Sergio Ramos, who then scored from close range.
Mendes on Confidence and Team Spirit
“It was a tough game, but we stayed confident in ourselves even though we had many players injured. The players who were in the game did an amazing job,” said PSG defender Mendes in an interview with Canal Plus.
“We need players who can step in and support us when necessary, while also fitting our way of playing football. We demonstrated our skills at a high level.”
“We understand that this year will be tougher because everyone is aiming to defeat us. We’re aware of that, and we’re staying focused. Our goal is always to come out on top.”
Barcelona is set to face Olympiacos in their upcoming group-stage match on October 21. At the same time, PSG will be playing against Bayer Leverkusen.
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